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Fans of Strictly Come Dancing have declared 'finally' as it was revealed which celebrity Karen Hauer would be competing with this year.

The professional dancer, who is the show's longest-serving pro, has returned to the hit dance contest as the 2025 series got underway over the weekend.

Karen was seen alongside her fellow pro dancers as the 23rd run of the hit BBC One dance show's launch show aired on Saturday (September 20), with hosts Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman welcoming the 15 new celebrities to the ballroom.

This year's contestants were seen on the dance floor for the first time, but not before their professional partners for the series were revealed for the first time.

During the Strictly s2025 opener, it was revealed that Karen will compete this year along

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